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 Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2   Groups: Registered
Joined: 30/04/2015 Posts: 75 Points: 234 Location: St. Louis USA
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Hi Crew! I am on my way to building the HMS Victory. I am a beginner builder. I would like to just have the wood be the glory and beauty, but I am wondering if this will hi light all my mistakes. I would imagine if I painted the Victory her colors I could get a way with hiding my mistakes. What do you guys think? Happy building. JG In the workshop: HMS VictoryFinished builds: Providence Whaleboat
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 Rank: Super-Elite       Groups: Registered
Joined: 30/01/2013 Posts: 4,604 Points: 13,607 Location: Monmouthshire UK
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Yes, painting will hide a multitude of mistakes as you can also use wood filler for any gaps. I guess if you were aiming for a natural finish then were not too happy after the planking then you can always switch to plan B  Steve
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Hi JG, would have to agree with Stevie, as a first time builder you would probably be better off with the painted version and yes, it will help hide some of the mistakes being made... If you want to see how a natural wood finish would look the take a look at Yzwong's build diary on the Malaysian forum...  .. You have the added bonus of starting the build as a natural finish changing to painted version should you find you need to.... Painted is also a beautiful finish to this build.... Regards Alan
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 30/04/2015 Posts: 75 Points: 234 Location: St. Louis USA
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Thanks Steve-O and Alan, for your feedback. In the workshop: HMS VictoryFinished builds: Providence Whaleboat
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